Program Manager - Enablement

Employment Type:Full-time Regular

City:Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date:02/16/2026

Posting Close Date:02/25/2026 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager, People Enablement. Reporting to the Strategic Talent Management Lead, this new role will leverage their ability to innovate in the HR space by developing a People & Culture roadmap that will capture initiatives, timing, and key milestones that are required to deliver on our objectives now and into the long term. In addition, this role will monitor trends in resource planning for the People & Culture function to ensure we plan capacity needed to deliver on our mandate on an ongoing basis.

This role will have the opportunity to quarterback initiatives that require coordination for planning and implementation.

We are excited to welcome a person that will bring an innovative mindset, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and who is eager to see our People & Culture team deliver fast, and with success. This role will require a highly organized and detail-oriented person who drives collaboration and communication at the forefront of their work. This role is an integral part of the Talent Management team and will be expected to partner closely with the broader People & Culture team, colleagues / stakeholders in other business areas, and with external partners as needed.

• Lead the development, management and communication of a 1–3-year People & Culture roadmap including initiatives, timelines, key milestones, and monthly updates to progress. Include any risks that may be present or require support from the leadership team to remove blockers.

• Work with the Senior People Leadership Team (SLT) to understand future business plans for our employee base and establish a view of People team resource needs over the next 1- 3 years Incorporate resource needs from initiative leaders to understand resources required to deliver and capture capacity to inform key decisions on prioritization.

• Advise on best practice in aligning People function resource capacity to business needs including plans for the employee base. Understand what trends are on the horizon that may impact resource needs for the People team over time, incorporating into the overarching resource plan for the team.

• As needed, act as a quarterback on small initiatives that require coordination across the People Team, ensuring that we plan key outcomes, milestones, and communication as initiatives are ready for implementation. We see both Employee Experience and DEI as part of the initiatives this role will be working on.

• Act as a liaison to this work, both raising input from our team and sharing key updates and timelines. The Program Manager, People Enablement, will also ensure that the resulting changes from this work are thoughtfully planned with our teams and implemented with a robust approach to managing change.

• This role will be critical in partnering with West Jetters to drive inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility forward with a focus on embedding programs that create meaningful change and further give our people a sense of belonging.

We are happy to welcome someone who has experience in these spaces or who is interested in gaining new experiences and skills.

• Proactive nature with an ability to quickly adapt when needed
• Proactive problem-solving — identifying risks early and removing blockers.
• Ability to facilitate and engage with leaders at varying levels
• Keen desire to create and innovate
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to…